Data Security; Initialize All Data/Settings Function - Canon imageRUNNER ADVANCE C350iF Service Manual

B. Data Security
The imageRUNNER ADVANCE C350iF/C250iF/C350P Series machines
offer several ways to protect and secure data. It is strongly recommended
that a backup and security system is in place, along with an antivirus
protection system to make sure that no data on the hard disk drives are lost,
stolen, or compromised.
There are several security methods available from Canon USA that
appropriately addresses a customer's needs for securing data.
• Customer
Data/Settings) and standard HDD Data Erase Kit
• imageRUNNER ADVANCE Trusted Platform Module
• Optional Security Kit (HDD Data Encryption Kit)
• Optional HDD Data Erase Scheduler
CAUTION
Canon USA is not liable for any damages resulting from the loss or
corruption of data. (See
1.

Initialize All Data/Settings Function

The Initialize All Data/Settings function is a standard function on all
Canon devices. This setting is available in the Management Mode, to
which the System Administrator must authenticate. Performing this
function, erases all user information on the hard disk drive of the
machine (e.g., contact information, Advance Box client data, network
settings, and image data) up to nine times, depending on the
Administrator settings.
IMPORTANT
The Initialize All Data/Settings function deletes the FAT (File Allocation
Table) and overwrites the target HDD data area with "0" (zeroes) one
time.
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